06 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1922
Page
1
A collage of quirky snippets from a bygone paper. References include Max Stern’s travel piece, a quip about the Alaska voyage, misfired jokes about the Kultur Klan, local gossip on Mayor Brown’s past, and a satirical take on beauty week and theater talk.
Three members of the dry squad were arrested in San Francisco yesterday, accused of extorting $100,000 from wine owners in Sonoma County. Federal officials have recently made multiple arrests in a systematic graft cleanup among local prohibition agents.
Lieutenants MacReady and Kelly remained aloft at Rockwell Field in San Diego for over 28 hours breaking the world sustained flight record in a heavier-than-air craft. The Liberty powered Fokker transport carried 10,500 pounds and earned official authentication from the Aero Club of America.
Lieutenant John MacReady tested government airplanes at the Boeing plant in Seattle last summer. He and Lieut. Oakley Kelly achieved a record breaking sustained flight above San Diego. MacReady holds another record by flying more aircraft types than any other pilot.
Middlesex County Prosecutor Strickler said an arrest is imminent after an autopsy on the slain pastor. Assistant Prosecutor Toolan will recall crucial witnesses who allegedly testified falsely. He seeks truth about the minister's flight with the choir leader and the three violent deaths at the Phillips farm.
Milton Custer 28 riveter was crushed between two pipes during work on a marginal fast line. He received several broken ribs and was taken to Providence hospital.
Anchorage Alaska reports three distinct tremors last night causing building creaks with no material damage and comes after several weeks of repeated minor earthquakes in the area.
Seattle National Bank displays its cold marble interior as families gather for The Star’s Shower of Gold savings drive. The event draws hundreds of newborns and toddlers to open 876 accounts by Friday, including Betty Hill born minutes before opening. Bank officials and film producer Frank Jacobs attend as the public learns thrift.
Scott the North Carolina farmer turned pitcher for the Giants earned a 6 to 0 win over the Yankees in the third world series game at the Polo Grounds. The article notes pregame tensions, Stengel’s absence, and crowd dynamics as the Giants pull ahead in a tense afternoon.
A virtuous policeman chastised a lawyer for drinking while on duty. The lawyer offered his private flask as a ruse, claiming the liquor was now the officer’s, provoking laughter and undermining the cop’s authority. The officer could not explain the scene and resigned in disgust.
Toronto reports a massive forest fire in Temiskaming leaving 35 confirmed dead, about 6,000 homeless, eight towns ruined, and damage likely around 10 million dollars. Halleybury, Persip and Chariton suffer fatalities as residents flee to North Bay. rain helps curb the blaze, but casualties and missing persons mount.
An odd classified pitch touts a $2,500 home for $1,950 with 4 rooms and features like a large sleeping porch, bulk head, graded streets, and cement walks, promising further details in the classified columns.
British Grenadier Guards march through Constantinople after Mudania talks collapse. Kemalist forces and Greek tensions loom as diplomats debate Thrace and Turkish demands. London and Paris clash over Kemal policy as General Harington waits for instructions.
Seven Seattle fuel dealers faced warrants issued by Acting Police Judge Jacob Kalina for selling wood in wagons not meeting standard load size. Worden of the weights and measures department denies promoting the action, while Allen the chief inspector notes the case aims to enforce ordinance compliance for public safety.
Charles Riggs, 19, awoke to an intruder in his Reynolds hotel room and held 39 year old Alex Cziseweski until officers arrived. Police say Cziseweski hid a gold wrist watch in a shaving stick can. Patrolmen J. B. Clark and C. J. Guettel assisted.
William Mitchell of 1118 24th Ave reports a nighttime burglary where a thief fled at speed after a startled shout. The burglar clutched Mitchell’s trousers and vest as he escaped, with Mitchell believed to have shouted a loud whoop during the incident.
Republican county treasurer nominee and chief deputy Shields is charged with drunken driving after his touring car struck the Great Northern docks on September 20. A patrolman aided Shields from wreckage, he was hospitalized for stitches, and a possible conviction could yield 30 days in jail a $100 fine and license cancellation.
Seattle has only one lung of its Community Chest filled as reported by the Lynden Tribune reflecting slow fundraising for local relief efforts and civic fund drives amid a shared public health concern.
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